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Tuesday 3 April 2007 5:44pm
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea : The Solomon Islands tsunami has reportedly claimed up to five lives in neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG).
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Tuesday 3 April 2007 5:41pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : A New Zealander and father of eight has been killed in the Solomon Islands tsunami as he tried to save his aging parents. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 April 2007 5:36pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : The number of confirmed deaths reported from the three islands of the central region of Western province in Solomon Islands now stands at 22 with the number expected to increase. Premium content -
Tuesday 3 April 2007 12:37pm
Singapore : A foreign agent that invades sovereign territory, evades detection, kills civilians, and disrupts the economy is a security threat by most definitions. Not all new diseases are highly lethal, contagious, and able to spread internationally, inciting panic as they do. But those that can are international threats to health security. - A statement by Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General, World Health Organization -
Tuesday 3 April 2007 10:43am
London, UK : Commonwealth Secretary-General today expressed deep distress and sorrow over the Tsunami that hit Solomon Islands, leaving a trail of devastation. Premium content -
Monday 2 April 2007 5:34pm
Honiara, Solomon Islands : National broadcaster, SIBC reported that an elderly person and a 12 year girl have been confirmed dead. Premium content -
Monday 2 April 2007 3:31pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The Australian Government has this morning given Tonga funds for projects to build new rainwater tanks at Patangata village, to provide a new water supply system for Hihifo, and for protecting the coastline on Lifuka Island. Premium content -
Monday 2 April 2007 3:28pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : At the end of the first round of the IRB Pacific Cup, both Tonga and Fiji have won their home games but have lost to each other in their away games. Premium content -
Monday 2 April 2007 5:57am
San Mateo, California, USA : It seems by Mr. Kava's post-response to my rebuttal struck a nerve. His point of Tonga's economic priority, and "reform is worthless" is quite shortsighted and misses the mark for Tonga's economic problems today and for the future. Reform for Tonga will have far more impact to Tonga's economy than a robust economy to Tongan reform. In a robust economy the people that stand to benefit most is the king and royal family. I don't think there's an argument there. - ‘Alipate Sanft -
Saturday 31 March 2007 6:16pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : For what it is worth, my point on my last letter to the editor is that at this time in Tonga's development, the priority is economic. Reform is worthless if people are not being able to meet their basic needs. -
Saturday 31 March 2007 6:00am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The IRB Pacific Cup starts today and while at Teufaiva, Nuku'alofa the Fijian Warriors will meet the Tau'uta Red, at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, the Tongan Tautahi Gold will meet the Fijian Barbarians; and at Apia Park, Samoa the two Samoan teams will battle it out to find out which is the better of the two. Premium content -
Friday 30 March 2007 8:00pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : King George Tupou V, the Commander in Chief of the Tonga Defence Services made his first visit to Taliai Military Camp on March 29. Photos by Pesi Fonua Premium content -
Friday 30 March 2007 7:03pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : After deliberating for two days a jury has found Siaosi Kadivuka Amanoni and Semi Vete Jr. to be not guilty on charges relating to the importation of 14 kilograms of marijuana to Tonga in 2003. Premium content -
Friday 30 March 2007 6:59pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Mapele Talatala (20) of Ngele'ia was ordered by Police Magistrate Salesi Mafi to appear for trial at the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on May 2. Premium content -
Friday 30 March 2007 9:39am
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : The new Kaati-ni Restaurant on the seafront at Sopu was officially opened by Princess Salote Pilolevu Tuita at a function on the evening of Wednesday March 28. Premium content -
Thursday 29 March 2007 6:30pm
Pago Pago, American Samoa : You got it right Mr. Sanft, the Tonga's budget is pretty much dry. What you and your Demo friends do not seems to see is that regardless of the form of government you insisted of installing in Tonga, it will have to deal with a budget that is pretty much dry. I am not too sure because you and your friends have never been definitive on the type of system you insist on Tonga. But the early indication your Demo system is not going to solve Tonga's problem either. As a matter of fact, the Demo System created Tonga's current problem by forcing the 60%, 70%, and 80% pay raise. And then apply the last straw to break the camel's back when turn around and burn down the businesses that were going to finance this pay raise. -Sione Lousiale Kava Premium content -
Wednesday 28 March 2007 3:14pm
Auckland, New Zealand : Manukau City Councillor, Su'a William Sio appealed to parents, church and community leaders to look at ways that will help our communities stop using pokie machines and other forms of gambling. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 March 2007 2:58pm
Rome, Italy : A committee of worldwide experts has taken additional steps leading to the inclusion of two pesticides, endosulfan and tributyl tin compounds, in the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) procedure under the Rotterdam Convention, an international treaty designed to ensure that hazardous chemicals do not endanger human health and the environment. Premium content -
Wednesday 28 March 2007 1:02pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Shoreline lost phone cards with a face value of about $4-5 million pa'anga during the riots of November 16, a witness told the Nuku'alofa Magistrate's Court yesterday during a hearing of a man accused of stealing about seven of the cards. Premium content -
Tuesday 27 March 2007 8:45pm
Nuku'alofa, Tonga : Peau Vava'u, one of Tonga's two domestic airlines, which due to fire damage to their corporate offices in November 2006 has been grounded, announced today that they will recommence commercial operation on Monday 14 May 2007. Premium content
